Gerard William Battersby (born May 15, 1960) is an American Catholic prelate who has served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Detroit from 2016-2024.
While on a college trip to the British Isles, Battersby said he first realized that he would eventually become a priest.“When I was in Ireland, I had an experience over the Easter week — actually I was at a youth hostel in Scotland — and I was musing about my life.
[7] In 2011, Battersby moved to the position of pastor at St. Mary's of Redford Parish in Detroit and was also named vice rector of Sacred Heart.
[8][9] On January 25, 2017, Battersby was consecrated at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament by Vigneron, with Bishop John M. Quinn and Paul Fitzpatrick Russell serving as co-consecrators.
[10][6] In March 2020, Battersby sent a letter to Reverend Victor Clore, the pastor of Christ the King Parish in Detroit.
[11] On March 19, 2024, Pope Francis named Battersby the eleventh Bishop of La Crosse, succeeding William Callahan.